NATIONAL SAILING ACADEMY

NEWS AND SPECIALS

WATERSPORTS ADMINISTRATOR WANTED

Monday 21st February 2022

A job vacancy for a Watersports Administrator at the National Sailing Academy is open!

WATERSPORTS ADMINISTRATOR - JOB DESCRIPTION

You will be working with the General Manager, Sailing Manager, and the Watersports Team to ensure the smooth running of all operations.

Main Responsibilities:

Operational

Manage Watersports bookings, payments, arrivals and departures of all students.
Maintain the watersports booking calendar and administration to maximise bookings of lessons , equipment hire and floating dockage.
Update sailing sections of the NSA website and third-party websites to ensure they are up to date with course info and fees.
Dealing with administration regards to sailing lessons/rentals.
Updating student database on the APP and in any other format.
Communication with schools for signups in an ongoing basis.
Arrange school transport.
Ensure records of schools and all clients are kept uptodate on a daily basis.
Manage waiting lists for Saturday swimming and sailing lessons.
Involvement in executing regattas, events and fundraisers as necessary.
Manage cleaning and organisation for Instructors Office, Sail Loft, Changing Rooms etc.
Regularly reviewing procedures and processes with the GM to ensure they are the most efficient and cost-effective they can be.
Establish high standards of organization and coordination within your operation.
Manage staff schedule with General Manager and Watersports Managers.
Organise maintenance and cleaning schedule for Keel Boats with a senior instructor and meet and greet guests staying on board the boats.
Organise and implement Race day and prize-givings, fundraisers, or other events as required.
Assist sailing team in inventory, parts reordering, and sourcing best prices and quality of all items needed for the sailing operation whether locally or overseas.

Happy to be part of ‘all hands-on deck’ both in the office and out in the boat park and dinghy dock to assist where needed.
And anything else required to do the job as part of the team

Communication

Ensure you deliver an unforgettable experience for the watersports guests.
Actively promote the NSA and all its aspects to guests on property and stakeholders as the opportunity arises.
Encourage good communication links between the team, yourself and the GM.
Establish, develop and maintain professional working relationships with all other organizations on property and external companies.
Listen to and manage client expectations.
Attend team meetings as required.

Abilities and Skills